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Trainings & Speaking Engagements

Melissa has a passion for training on many fronts. She trains organizations and agencies of all sizes, and she would love to be a part of your upcoming conference or training schedule.  

A list of her most requested trainings can be found below, but she is also happy to partner with you to adapt or create a training that meets your needs. She offers training  in many different formats and lengths of time ranging  from  a few hour topical keynote to a  multiple day deep dive which often includes both didactic and experiential components.

Send a message to book Melissa for a speaking or training engagement.

Most Requested Trainings

  • Somatic Experiential Play Therapy Training (One or Two Day Options)

  • State Based Ethical and Legal Considerations for Child and Play Therapists

  • Parents and Play Therapy

  • The Power of Metaphor

  • Play and the Polyvagal Theory: Adapting the Polyvagal Theory for Children

  • Opening the Door: Play Based Assessment of Children and Families

Comments from Past Attendees

“I loved this course. I wish I had this course prior to working with kids.”

— Training Attendee

“This was the best CEU I've completed in my 7 years of professional career. I appreciate gaining knowledge that I can actually apply and put to use!”

— Training Attendee

“I loved this training. Melissa is a wonderful captivating trainer who I felt connected to.  I like that she named her own challenges and acknowledge the humanity of therapists.”

— Training Attendee

“Hands down, the best ethics training I’ve ever attended. Thx Missy!”

— Training Attendee

“I thought the course was fantastic and so informative. Loved the scenarios. I would take this course if it was even longer than 3 hours.”

— Training Attendee

“Missy brought an amazing energy and her expertise was “off the hook”!  I thoroughly enjoyed her teaching and real life examples.”

— Training Attendee